Transition Year Program at Newbridge College
Explore the enriching Transition Year program at Newbridge College, offering a diverse curriculum, dedicated staff like Declan Corbett and Julie O'Keeffe, and a vibrant ethos. Engage in a range of subjects, work experience opportunities, and events like Gaisce Programme and Model UN, all aimed at holistic development and real-world readiness.
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TRANSITION YEAR TRANSITION YEAR NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE
THE TY TEAM THE TY TEAM Declan Corbett Coordinator Julie O Keeffe Assistant Coordinator Dave Brew Dean
OUR OUR ETHOS ETHOS
NUMBERS NUMBERS Number of Students 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
CORE CURRICULUM CURRICULUM English Irish Maths Fren/Ger Science Computers Religion Business Drawing Woodwork Art P/E History Geography Law 3 Classes 2 Classes 3 Classes 3 Classes 2 Classes 4 Classes 2 Classes 2 Classes Double Chinese Double or Cooking Pol Soc Double Double TOTAL 33 classes Modules 1 Class Careers: Mr. Howard Double Double 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class Meaning of Life: Mr. Newsome Music: Ms. O Brien Restorative Practice: Ms. Carey
Defence Forces Law Library - Bar Council Solicitors of the Future Garda Open Day Garda Work Experience National Gallery of Ireland Trinity College Dublin Science courses St. James Hospital/Tallaght Hospital RCSI RTE Dietetics TUD Centre for Talented Youth Courses WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE Every Friday. Documentation Information Form Evaluation Form Insurance Certificate Block weeks Advance notice Information Form APPLICATIONS THROUGH TY COORDINATOR {one nomination from the school} DIRECT APPLICATION FROM STUDENTS {supporting documents required from school}
Gaisce Programme Mini-Company Computers (ICDL) Law Chinese Home Economics Politics & Society Restorative Practice Cultural Studies Careers Criminal Investigation KAS Programme Gaisce Hike Uisce Trip EYP Generation Euro Glasnevin Cemetery IFI visit Road Safety Catholic Schools Week EVENTS EVENTS Model UN Debating Work experience programmes (block weeks) Criminal Courts of Justice Young Scientist iWish Garda Open Day Fundraising {Autism Ireland-Rose Week, Lollipop Day}
GAISCE GAISCE Parental support and encouragement is vital. BRONZE AWARD Agree a challenge in four activities as follows:- SKILL e.g. touch-typing - Participate one hour per week for 26 weeks COMMUNITY e.g. first aid - Participate one hour per week for 15 weeks PHYSICAL e.g. swimming - Participate one hour per week for 12 weeks ADVENTURE - Organise a two day hike/cycle/canoe trip
ICDL ICT ICT Module 1 Computer Essentials Module 2 Online Collaboration Module 3 Online Essentials Module 4 Presentations Module 5 Spreadsheets Module 6 Using Databases Module 7 Word Processing Module 8 Digital Marketing Module 9 E-Commerce Module 10 Financial Spreadsheets Saving work on a network OneDrive Use of Internet for research Newbridge College Responsible Internet/Computer Use Policy
Optional Extras Optional Extras There will be extra costs associated with each of these courses. Details and application forms will be posted to all TY parents after the Junior Certificate exams. Pool Lifeguard Course Swim Teaching Course Self-Awareness
CALENDAR CALENDAR
KEY DATES FOR 2023 KEY DATES FOR 2023- -2024 2024 Compulsory Weeks/Days December 4th 7th All weeks are provisional and will be confirmed on publication of school calendar dates from DES Mini-company prep week January 22nd 30th Subject Choice
COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION VSware is our primary means of communication with parents. Transition Year Calendar regularly updated Teams/Students will need to look at Teams on a daily basis. Email/Text Communication with students Daily Notices Email Teams
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT Reports Christmas and summer Descriptor along with progress, effort, behaviour and comment. End of year interview Students required to prepare and present a portfolio of work. VSware Ongoing assessment by class teachers Participation in class work and activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS Completed application form and return by Friday 10thMarch 2023
